.jpg)
►Newsletters
►News
Read our latest news releases.
►BSU 2012 Calendar
Bonita Springs Utilities is happy to
present its 11th Annual
Water Conservation Calendar,
a reminder to be conscious of
your water use throughout the year.
present its 11th Annual
Water Conservation Calendar,
a reminder to be conscious of
your water use throughout the year.
►Board Meeting Update
January 2010
| 
Resolve to save water during the New Year
Part of Bonita Springs Utilities’ mission is the responsible protection of our resources, and we regularly remind our member-customers to use water responsibly. Here is a suggestion for a great New Year’s resolution: take a look at your outdoor water use. Outdoor irrigation accounts for up to half of household water consumption in Florida, and there are several ways you can save water in your yard. One of the most important is to water your lawn only when it needs it. The South Florida Water Management District limits outdoor irrigation to two days a week in Bonita Springs, but if blades of grass spring back quickly when you step on them, your lawn may not require even that much watering. Consider recent rainfall, and remember that less frequent, deep watering encourages vigorous root growth and a stronger lawn.
Mulching flower beds and shrubs improves water retention and discourages weed growth. Building walkways, patios and driveways with porous materials and washing your car on the grass prevents evaporation and lets water soak into the ground. For the same reasons, be sure your sprinklers are hitting your lawn and landscaping, not the street or driveway.
The New Year is a great time to check for leaks. Dripping faucets can be repaired easily by replacing worn-out washers, a fix that shows a great return on investment, since a faucet that drips at the rate of one drop per second can waste 2,700 gallons of water a year.
You’re likely to notice leaky faucets indoors, but don’t forget to check outdoor faucets, pipes and hoses for leaks. While you’re at it, check your sprinkler system valves for leaks, and be sure the sprinkler heads are working properly.
None of these tips are new, but they all make a difference. Another consideration is that BSU’s water fees are based on a sliding scale, with the cost per thousand gallons increasing in 6,000-gallon increments. Conserving is not only good for the environment, but may also be good for your wallet.
To learn more, check out other water-conservation tips at www.BSU.us.
Part of Bonita Springs Utilities’ mission is the responsible protection of our resources, and we regularly remind our member-customers to use water responsibly. Here is a suggestion for a great New Year’s resolution: take a look at your outdoor water use. Outdoor irrigation accounts for up to half of household water consumption in Florida, and there are several ways you can save water in your yard. One of the most important is to water your lawn only when it needs it. The South Florida Water Management District limits outdoor irrigation to two days a week in Bonita Springs, but if blades of grass spring back quickly when you step on them, your lawn may not require even that much watering. Consider recent rainfall, and remember that less frequent, deep watering encourages vigorous root growth and a stronger lawn.
Mulching flower beds and shrubs improves water retention and discourages weed growth. Building walkways, patios and driveways with porous materials and washing your car on the grass prevents evaporation and lets water soak into the ground. For the same reasons, be sure your sprinklers are hitting your lawn and landscaping, not the street or driveway.
The New Year is a great time to check for leaks. Dripping faucets can be repaired easily by replacing worn-out washers, a fix that shows a great return on investment, since a faucet that drips at the rate of one drop per second can waste 2,700 gallons of water a year.
You’re likely to notice leaky faucets indoors, but don’t forget to check outdoor faucets, pipes and hoses for leaks. While you’re at it, check your sprinkler system valves for leaks, and be sure the sprinkler heads are working properly.
None of these tips are new, but they all make a difference. Another consideration is that BSU’s water fees are based on a sliding scale, with the cost per thousand gallons increasing in 6,000-gallon increments. Conserving is not only good for the environment, but may also be good for your wallet.
To learn more, check out other water-conservation tips at www.BSU.us.
IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY and need to contact us, please call our main number, (239) 992-0711 or (800) 583-1496. It is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Note that email is read and answered only during normal business hours, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Water Restrictions
For information about current water restrictions please CLICK HERE for more information.
FAQ: Boil Water Notices
Boil water notices are common in Southwest Florida, caused by water main breaks, construction mistakes, disruptions at the water treatment plant and natural disasters like floods and hurricanes. The typical notice is issued as a precaution until water samples can be collected and analyzed. CLICK HERE for answers to your questions.
Water Conservation
The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that oversees the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving a population of 7.5 million residents.
It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. Created in 1949, the agency is responsible for managing and protecting water resources of South Florida by balancing and improving water quality, flood control, natural systems and water supply.
For more information visit the South Florida Water Management District Website.
►Cell Phones for Soldiers
BSU is an official collection site for
Cell Phones for Soldiers.
Drop off your old cell phone today!